DE23 1FE is a sought-after residential area on Cotswold Close, 0.6km from Littleover in Derby. Administratively it sits within Littleover ward and the Derby North constituency.
For serious buyers, DE23 1FE is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Derby.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, down 14.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE23 1FE are sourced from Output Area E00068362 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COTSWOLD CLOSE, DE23 1FE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTSWOLD CLOSE, DE23 1FE.
316
50
£ 44,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DE23 1FE combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£240k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £240k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 14.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE23 1FE. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 146,000
7 sales · Mean £ 167,999
Detached
£ 220,000
7 sales · Mean £ 213,142
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE23 1FE has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy
Derby Moor Spencer Academy
Ivy House School
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School
St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ridgeway Infant School
Griffe Field Primary School
Gayton Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- SFS Express0.8 km
- HKS Littleover0.8 km
- Littleover Butchers0.9 km
- The Meat Shop Littleover0.8 km
- Village Booze0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Half Moon Inn0.9 km
- Littleover Club0.7 km
- The Fairholme Club0.6 km
- The Grange Banqueting Suite1.0 km
- White Swan0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Brown's Restaurant0.6 km
- Littleover Methodist Church Cafe & Luncheon Club0.8 km
- Lunch Club0.5 km
- The Tea Cosy0.5 km
- Willow Tree Kitchen0.4 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- Central England Co-operative Society0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Chan's Garden0.8 km
- Jimmy's Takeaway0.7 km
- Littleover Lunch Box0.7 km
- Royal Dragon0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peartree2.4 km
- Derby3.6 km
- Willington6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Harpur Avenue0.2 km
- Harpur Avenue0.2 km
- The Hollow0.2 km
- The Hollow0.3 km
- Normanton Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE231FE · Data under Open Government Licence